Yesterday DisZine brought you an early peek at what’s going on in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World as preparations for fall & Halloween begin. Over on the west coast Disneyland is also getting ready for the spookiest season by announcing some attraction enhancements & special events just for Halloween. Starting on September 17 guests will have some chilling options to celebrate the season.
Halloween decor is just the tip of the candy apple at Disneyland! Some of the Halloween highlights are going to be an enhanced version of Space …

“Disney Channel Rocks” is going to be a high-energy live rock concert blasting popular music from various Disney Channel hit shows. Be prepared to sing, dance, & rock your socks off when the show debuts on October 22 at both Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World and in California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. Disney has been holding auditions for the show; looking for talented youths with pop-rock, rap, and soulful R&B sounds which gives us a clue as to the variety of music guests will enjoy in the …

In an attempt to streamline the popular stroller rental service at Disneyland four new self-service kiosks have been added on the Esplanade; in addition to the staffed wheelchair & stroller rental counter. The new kiosks will allow guests to skip long lines & use their credit card to reserve strollers for up to six days. Located right outside the Disneyland Park entrance the kiosks will give guests the option to complete their transaction in either English or Spanish.
Heather Hust Rivera, Manager of Print and Social Media for the Disneyland Resort …

If you’re a fan of the Maliboomer on Paradise Pier in Disney’s California Adventure, be sure to get your fix before September 6. ABC News reports that the thrill ride will be removed from Disneyland as part of the renovation of Paradise Pier.
The ride takes guests 180 feet into the air and then drops them back down again. According to ABC News:
A park spokesperson says the ride doesn’t fit in with the new vision for the Paradise Pier area that is currently under renovation. The new architectural theme …

Heather Hurst Rivera, Manager of Print and Social Media at the Disneyland Resort, is reporting that a third showing of the popular new “World of Color” display at Disney’s California Adventure park is being added every night from now through Labor Day. The third showing will take place at 11:15 p.m. with the same spectacular effects and fanfare as the earlier shows.
“The show has been extremely popular, and we’re hoping our guests will be thrilled with more opportunities to see this amazing display of water, music and Disney storytelling. …

At the blue carpet premier event for Disney’s highly-anticipated “World of Color” show in California Adventure Geoff Boucher, “Los Angeles Times” Entertainment blogger, asked Disney President & CEO Bob Iger if guests were going to see Marvel characters in the Disney Parks anytime soon. What was his answer? Managing to stay fairly neutral, Iger still revealed that it’s likely.
“We’re just now considering all of our different options, so it would be premature to say when or where in the parks you would see Marvel characters — but I think it’s …

Disney executives are betting heavily on the upcoming debut of World of Color. The company hopes that their upcoming extravaganza will turn the under-performing park into a hit.
On Thurday, June 11th, Disney will launch this ambitious project. Costing an estimated $75 million it is a key component of a billion dollar plan to improve the performance of Disney’s California Adventure. According to the New York Times:
Opened on the cheap in 2001, California Adventure has been a laggard in Disney’s $11 billion resorts and parks portfolio. The company …

On Friday guests at Disney’s California Adventure park received an unexpected treat, a soft opening for the re-imagineered “Silly Symphonies Swings” attraction on Paradise Pier. Formally known as the “Orange Stinger” the swings went under refurbishment as part of Disney’s $1 billion expansion and makeover of the park. Two weeks before the re-themed attraction was scheduled to re-open the Orange County Register is reporting that Disney guest relation officials are unable to confirmation if the soft opening will continue during Memorial Day weekend.
“The new ride allows visitors to swing …

In an announcement made earlier today by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director for Disney Parks, was revealed “Rex & Trixie’s Dino Darts,” a new game being added to the popular “Toy Story Midway Mania” attraction. Starting in May guests at both Disney’s California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be able to experience the new game, featuring characters from the upcoming Disney Pixar feature “Toy Story 3.”
Smith described the attraction; “The new Toy Story Mania! game, called “Rex and Trixie’s Dino Darts,” will involve shooting virtual darts at all …

Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival runs this year between April 16th – May 31st, kicking off events with complimentary food demonstrations & an autograph session is celebrity chef & Food Network personality Guy Fieri. Fieri will be featured on the Festival’s main stage in Sunshine Plaza on Friday, April 16th & Saturday, April 17th.
“Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival is a great time,” Fieri said. “Of course the kids love Disneyland, but now this is something extra for the adults. It’s incredible chefs, great wines from around the …